Pepper Rasam
Pepper Rasam is a traditional South Indian soup that is known for its spicy and tangy taste. It is made with tamarind juice, tomatoes, and a blend of aromatic spices. This soup is vegan and gluten-free, making it suitable for many dietary preferences. It's a great soup to have when you have a cold or just want something warm and comforting. The black pepper in the soup acts as a natural decongestant and helps relieve cold symptoms. The soup is also a good source of vitamin C.
Allergen Information: Contains None
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
43 kcal
Protein
1 g
Carbs
9 g
Fat
1 g
Fiber
2 g
Ingredients
Tamarind Paste
1 tbsp (15g)
Chopped Tomato
2 small cup (200g)
Chopped Onion
1 small cup (100g)
Clove Garlic, Chopped
1 tsp (5g)
Cumin seeds
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Black Pepper
0.5 tsp (1g)
Mustard seeds
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Fenugreek seeds
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Turmeric powder
0.25 tsp (1.25g)
Red chilli Powder
1 tsp (5g)
Common Salt
0.5 tsp (3g)
Fresh Coriander Leaves (chopped)
1 tbsp (5g)
Plain Water
2 medium cup (500g)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
In a pan, dry roast cumin seeds, black pepper, mustard seeds, and fenugreek seeds until they turn aromatic.
Allow the roasted spices to cool, and then grind them to a fine powder.
In a deep pot, add tamarind pulp, chopped tomatoes, onion, garlic, turmeric powder, and dried red chilies. Add 2 cups of water and mix well.
Bring the mixture to a boil and let it cook for 10-12 minutes until the tomatoes are soft and mushy.
Add the ground spice powder and salt. Mix well and let it cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.
Community Reviews & Results
Swapan Vardhan Chauhan
"Made this for lunch on Tuesday, and Pepper Rasam fits my dietary needs perfectly without feeling like compromise food. It has just the right amount of seasoning to keep things light yet tasty. Giving this five stars for ease of prep and fantastic taste!"
Shalini Raj Rathore
"Following this recipe for 2 weeks now, and this health-focused Pepper Rasam blew me away with its authentic flavor. It requires minimal preparation time, which is ideal for a fast-paced routine. Giving this five stars for ease of prep and fantastic taste!"
Suresh Nath Saxena
"Including this in my weekly meal plan, and Pepper Rasam has quickly become a household favorite. The clean ingredients made a noticeable difference in overall freshness. Will be making this again very soon."
Manish Kumar Das
"Making this regularly for dinner, and my entire family thoroughly enjoyed every bite. Even my family couldn't tell this was a clean, diet-friendly dish! Will definitely keep this in my regular rotation."